Sparkling Wines - Published in September 2012

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 Brut Sparkling

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Price $89

One of the best vintages since the great 2002, this is a sophisticated, fruit- and yeast-driven wine. It has a delicate touch, with its white fruit flavors well integrated into the toasty and tangy texture. It will age for many more years. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 La Grande Dame Brut Sparkling

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Price $140

This is a rich and creamy Champagne with a lively mousse, giving it a forward fruit character. Slowly the depth and concentration of the wine come through, with a white fruit flavor and hints of grapefruit and toasty yeast, which all promising good aging. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Veuve Doussot NV Cuvée L Sparkling

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Price $140

This is a taut, tight, dry Champagne, needing a few more years of bottle age. It has fine acidity, with a crisp lemon flavor and a lively mousse. With further maturity, it will develop into an intense, toasty Champagne of great quality. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Duval-Leroy 2006 Paris Brut Sparkling

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Price $50

Balancing a ripe lime flavor with a note of rich peach and acidity, this shows the ability to age. Even though it is delicious now, it will age over several years. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Duval-Leroy 2000 Femme de Champagne Brut Sparkling

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Price $120

A mature Champagne, this shows as much toast and cookie character as fruit, making it soft, ripe and delicious. The fruit moves toward tropical, with pineapple and peach flavors. It is not a wine to age. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 La Grande Dame Brut Rosé Sparkling

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Price $269

This has a toasty edge that complements the ripe red fruit and attractive lemon and yeast character. It seems to be well on its way to maturity, retaining a fruity style while its flavors are beginning to dig deeper. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Veuve Doussot 2002 Cuvée Guy Joly Mémory Brut Sparkling

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Price $120

Maturing well, this is a rich Champagne. Its fruit flavors have gained a golden glow of toast and almond flavors, while retaining a taut, textured acidity. Ready to drink now. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

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Duval-Leroy NV Brut Rosé Sparkling

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Price $60

This is an attractive pink-colored wine, with soft crushed strawberry fruit flavors. The acidity is light, giving preference to the fruit and ripe flavor. The aftertaste veers on the sweet side, but it’s well balanced. — R.V. (9/1/2012)

2010 Andeluna Altitud

This is a high-quality Malbec with fleshy berry aromas that veer towards…

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